2004 SARA / UK Radio Astronomy ConferenceSeptember 25 – 26, 2004

At The University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory

Introduction

In our continuing effort to educate and make Radio Astronomy more accessible,
SARA (the Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers) is organising this 2-day event to
be hosted by the Jodrell Bank Observatory in the United Kingdom. Jodrell Bank is
the astronomy research centre of the University of Manchester and hosts the UK's
National Facility for Radio Astronomy.

The conference will include the following:

Member Paper & Research Presentations in the Jodrell Bank Lecture Room
(can seat up to 50 and has facilities including OHP, laptop + data projector,
TV/video, slide projector and also a lovely view of the Lovell Telescope!)

Guided tour of the Observatory

Observing session on 7/13-metre telescope (to be confirmed)

Refreshments (tea/coffee/juice + biscuits)

Midday meal (self-paid)

Evening meal (self-paid)

Registration Information

Registration will be 10 British pounds per person (US Conversion
approximately $1.85 per pound). Payable on arrival in pounds sterling.

If you wish to give a presentation please also send Jeff a short paragraph
describing the proposed content.

Other information

There is no public transport to within walking distance of the Observatory.
The closest railway station is Goostrey which is on the Manchester-Crewe line.
However it would take a good 45 minutes to walk via country roads
(with no footpaths) from Goostrey station - NOT RECOMMENDED!

Accommodation

For those requiring overnight accommodation a list of suitable local
establishments is provided below. It will be up to the individual to make his or
her own accommodation bookings.

Holly Lodge Hotel:
Situated in Holmes Chapel. Cost for Bed and English Breakfast (single) is
46 pounds per night. Telephone 01477 537033 to make a
booking. Holmes Chapel has a railway station on the Manchester-Crewe line.

As mentioned above the accommodation is not really within easy
walking distance of the Observatory. If you do not have your own transport
then you will need to book a taxi from your accommodation or arrange for a
lift from another delegate staying at the same place.

List of Participants

Attendee

Comments

Mike Gingell

USA - SARA

Peter King

UK- SARA

Colin Clements

UK - SARA

Martyn Kinder

UK

Steven Cooper

UK - Tentative

Stephen Grew

UK

Patrick Kiernan

UK

James Wilhelm

UK - SARA

Nico Heijblok

Netherlands - ERAC

Rob Stammes

Netherlands - ERAC

Theo Dukers

Netherlands - ERAC

Rob Davis (Plus one guest)

UK

John Fletcher

UK - FRAS

Paul Hyde

UK

Preliminary Programme (version 3 - 24th Sep 09:40)

The Observatory has a Visitor Centre which does not open until 10:30. There are
automatic barriers at the entrance to the site which will open when you drive up
to them if you arrive a little earlier than 10:30. Please follow the signs for
"staff only" past the large public car park and through two more automatic
barriers. You will eventually reach the small staff car park by the main
entrance to the Observatory. This door is always locked. You can gain entry by
pressing the doorbell and speaking to the Duty Controller explaining that you
are here for the SARA meeting. Remember that this is not a public site and so
you should aim to arrive around 10:15. The programme of talks does not begin
until 11am.

The times in the following programme are approximate - should anybody need more
time we can always extend the slots!